SARAH + RYAN | MARRIED

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I had SO much fun shooting this wedding. We had amazing weather and a fun group of people. Not to mention all of the cool custom designs done by Ryan himself. Remember their engagement photos? This is where the whole idea for the silhouette shots came from. Congratulations Ryan and Sarah, I am so happy for you!!
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Talk about luck, another wedding had this classic car and said we could hop in for pictures!

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Then it was off to get married…

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Yes, Ryan made the cake toppers too…

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If you watch “Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” you will appreciate this…

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The Moosylvania boys, minus myself…

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October 22, 2010 - 3:19 pm

ame - AMAZING. I LOVE the invites and paperwork.

October 22, 2010 - 3:56 pm

Maria - Those invites are stunning!!! And I love that picture of the couple in the beach chairs. Great job!

October 22, 2010 - 5:20 pm

Ryan Gladstone - Designers have the best details. SO much amazing going on right here.

October 25, 2010 - 8:44 pm

Megan - these are all SO AMAZING! Such a cool wedding [I mean, come on, Green Man?!]

KAREN + DAVID | MARRIED

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Karen and David had an absolutely beautiful October day for their wedding in the Missouri Botanical Gardens. There is such an intimate feel to these small weddings where the bride and groom are surrounded by their friends and family that love them the most. Congratulations Karen and David!!
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October 19, 2010 - 5:09 pm

Molly Garg - AMAZING photos once again Mike! I especially love the reflection photo- that one is beautiful!

AMANDA + JEFF | MARRIED

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St. Louis is a tough place to plan an outdoor wedding since the weather is so unpredictable. However, on this particular September day, the weather was perfect for my cousin Jeff’s wedding. Jeff is not only a golfer, but also works in the golf industry so it was only fitting that he would get married on a golf course. The Highlands Golf Course in Forrest Park was a beautiful venue for a beautiful wedding. Congratulations Amanda and Jeff!!
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Jeff works for John Deere Golf, so I had to get a shot of him with the guys on the JD tractor…

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October 5, 2010 - 1:35 pm

Anonymous - GORGEOUS! Why didn't I think of getting married on a golf course! I love all of these you are amazing!!!

Lindsey Bray

October 5, 2010 - 8:44 pm

Lauren - So so beautiful!!!

October 6, 2010 - 12:01 am

Pamela - gorgeous work, gorgeous wedding!

October 6, 2010 - 9:01 pm

Cheryl McDonald - OMG how did you get the rings on the tee?? Love!

KATY + JOHN | ENGAGED

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This shoot was SO. MUCH. FUN!!! Sunrise, coffee shop, heights, bubble gum, pool – this session has everything! I met up with Katy and John at 5:30 am, mimosas in hand to ease the blow of waking up so early. We soon realized we had a little advertising agency going on the corner. Katy is a writer, John is an account manager and I am an art director. Maybe that’s why there were so many good ideas being tossed around! I cannot wait for this wedding!
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light at 5:30 am = awesome.

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love this shot…

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Katy and John were fearless for these next few shots. There was nothing in front of them except a 30 foot drop! LOVE IT!

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We busted out the mimosas again after that to calm the nerves!

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another favorite…

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This next idea was all theirs, “Taking the Plunge!” We walked into a hotel and asked, “Do you have a pool?” “Yes, third floor.” “Thanks!”

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September 15, 2010 - 11:54 am

Beth Berry - Very cool session! Love your ideas!

September 15, 2010 - 12:24 pm

Lauren - Love. love. love. Katy and John, you two are just so adorable and I know that Mike had such a great time with you! Congrats of your engagment and your upcoming move!

September 15, 2010 - 3:33 pm

Lisa - Wow! What a fun couple and such orgininal shots! A definite favorite.

September 15, 2010 - 3:33 pm

nicky - aaahhhhh!!!!! love these!!! the last photo is my very favorite – i saw it in your flickr feed this morning and HAD to jump on over here to see what it was all about! uh-mazing.

nicky

September 15, 2010 - 5:02 pm

Maria - Those parking garage pics are so fun and fantastic!!!

September 15, 2010 - 5:53 pm

Pamela - i'm in love with every single detail of this session! her green dress and boots, the bubble gum, the sunrise light, the pool… WOW! i think my fav shots are the first in the pool series when he's loosening his tie and the last shot. perfection!

September 16, 2010 - 2:13 pm

Lynsey T - Great session Mike. Looks like a really fun couple!

September 23, 2010 - 10:59 pm

andrea - What amazing photos!

STEPHANIE + SCOTT | MARRIED

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THIS IS HOW IT ALL BEGAN…

I have been waiting so long for this day. This is the wedding that started everything for me. Stephanie knew Lauren from high school and read her blog from time to time, which led her to my blog. At the time, it had nothing more than pictures of my dog, flowers, Lauren and a couple of wedding photos that I took as a guest. She saw potential in those photos that even I was unaware of at the time and asked me if I would like to come out to San Francisco with Lauren to photograph her wedding. I was a little apprehensive at first. I didn’t know much, but I knew that shooting a wedding wasn’t just something you walked into. After giving it some serious thought, I responded with an enthusiastic “yes.” So, I’ve spent the last year or so preparing for this wedding and trying to improve my photography skills as much as possible. THIS WEDDING WAS AMAZING!! It also happened to be the weekend of our two year anniversary, which made it even more special! Stephanie and Scott, I can’t thank you enough for having faith in me and giving me this incredible opportunity. You inspired me to start this business that I love so much. You truly are an amazing couple and I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness.

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This smile was a permanent fixture on Scott’s face the entire day…

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We had about a half hour of light at this location, so I had to move quickly. You wouldn’t guess by looking at the pictures that it was 45 degrees with gale force winds! It was almost surreal to be there by the Golden Gate Bridge, taking photos and having so much fun…

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AMAZING!!!
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This party was INSANE!!! The dance floor was jammed packed from start to end, there was a hoe down, stogies and yes, a hot dog stand.

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Yes, I know that was A LOT of pictures, but come on, this is a photography blog!!
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September 3, 2010 - 12:37 pm

ame - Well I don't even know where to start…these are F'ing INCREDIBLE. You guys did an AMAZING JOB, and in 45 degrees with a wind I can't believe you weren't wearing 100 layers.

September 3, 2010 - 12:39 pm

Jennelle - The rings, the dress..THE PICTURES?!??! Gorgeous! These are just amazing–she was lucky to have you as a photographer!

And holy crap I'd be disappointed if I went to San Fran and it was only 45*! :)

September 3, 2010 - 12:49 pm

Emily - Gorgeous pictures!! You did amazing! Happy Anniversary as well. =-)

September 3, 2010 - 1:12 pm

Meg - Awesome job Mike! These pictures look so so so perfect. I didn't think it was possible to get even more excited for you to do our wedding!

September 3, 2010 - 1:50 pm

Stevie - Wow, Mike! You are INSANE! What amazing pictures and so happy Lauren was able to be by your side. Love you guys, congratulations!

September 3, 2010 - 2:19 pm

Maria - Gorgeous pictures! I want to go there. :)

September 3, 2010 - 7:12 pm

Mrs. Everlasting - You have just gotten better and better over the last year and I am so thrilled to finally be seeing these pictures! Amazing. Your eye is fantastic and it is just a beautiful photo-journalistic approach to capturing incredible moments. Well done!

September 3, 2010 - 7:58 pm

Ashley - LeLe Photography - MIKE!!!! YOU DID A PHENOMENAL JOB!!!! Big ups!! :) We are shooting a wedding there in October, and I am so excited!! The pics are absolutely timeless and beautiful, you should be very proud……AND HAPPY 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!!! xoxox

September 3, 2010 - 7:59 pm

Molly - lovely wedding & lovely photos. Very nice work! ~Molly

September 4, 2010 - 4:09 am

brit @ landlocked bride - Fantastic work, Mike! I love your composition and lighting in these photos. And, am love love loving the Golden Gate Bridge photo. Gorgeous!

September 5, 2010 - 11:21 pm

Cheryl McDonald - Beautiful work Mike!

September 6, 2010 - 5:31 am

Pamela - i think it's amazing that you were able to shoot a wedding that was so close to your heart. how incredible it was of them to see your potential and for you to work so hard to deliver your best.

(maybe it's me being pregnant but it gets me all misty-eyed!)

beautiful job. extremely well done.